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Anthony Davis scored 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting during Team LeBron's feisty win on Sunday, adding two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes.

Davis injured his groin early in the Pelicans' game on Wednesday, but it appears to be a non-issue. He looked fine during the All-Star game and there was no suggestion that he'd sit out with the injury, so owners can anticipate him being fully rested and ready after the break. The Pelicans play two games in Week 19, followed by a three-game Week 20. Davis also deserves kudos for wearing injured teammate DeMarcus Cousins' jersey to begin this year's All-Star game. Feb 18 - 11:32 PM

Anthony Davis erupted for 42 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, three steals, two blocks and two 3-pointers on Wednesday, making 15-of-18 FGs and 10-of-11 FTs.

Davis exited briefly with a right groin injury, but it obviously didn't impact him as he led New Orleans to a franchise-record 139 points in a home win vs. the Lakers. He's good for an injury scare almost every night, but he's only missed six games this season (one since Dec. 11). New Orleans is playing him 38.4 minutes per game over the past month, so he'll surely welcome some rest during the All-Star break. We'll let you know if the Pelicans provide more updates about his injury status, but presumably he'll be fine for the All-Star game. Feb 15 - 12:13 AM

Anthony Davis (right groin) went to the locker room in the first quarter on Wednesday, but he has since returned to the bench.

He took on some contact and it looked like he may have suffered a right hip issue. Davis walked slowly off the court under his own power, but he went straight back to the locker room. We'll have an update shortly, Cheick Diallo replaced him. It's good news that he was called questionable to return, but he may sit this out one the rest of the way. Feb 14 - 8:34 PM

Anthony Davis slid over to power forward with Emeka Okafor starting at center for the Pelicans and hit 14-of-24 shots, three 3-pointers and 7-of-7 free throws on his way to 38 points, 10 rebounds, one steal and two blocks in 37 minutes of Monday's 118-103 win over the Pistons.

Davis got a break with Okafor around, not having to face Andre Drummond head-to-head, and came through with a monster line, as usual. Actually, Davis had a bit of a rough time last week when he scored 15 & 14 points in back-to-back games, but has bounced back to average 41 points, 13.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, 3.5 steals and 3.0 3-pointers over his last two. Feb 12 - 9:57 PM

Depth Charts

Frank Jackson said he has been increasing his rehab activity recently, including some spot shooting and lifting weights.

Jackson, the No. 31 overall pick in the 2017 draft, underwent successful surgery to repair a fifth metatarsal fracture in his right foot back on September 1st. He was initially expected to miss 3-4 months. He is hopeful that he can return to the court in January. However, even when fully healthy, Jackson will have a difficult time securing consistent playing time in the Pelicans crowded backcourt.

The Pelicans expect Solomon Hill (hamstring surgery) to return this season, but he remains out indefinitely.

"Have to let it play out," said coach Alvin Gentry, when asked about Hill's potential return. "He's still got a ways to go before he's able to get back on the court and actually play." Given Hill is only running, shooting, and lifting weights and not participating in any team activities, we're not expecting him to return to be any kind of fantasy factor. At this time, a return as early as February is conceivable, but he could also be out far longer than that. Given the uncertainty, there's no reason to touch him in any fantasy format.

Anthony Davis scored 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting during Team LeBron's feisty win on Sunday, adding two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes.

Davis injured his groin early in the Pelicans' game on Wednesday, but it appears to be a non-issue. He looked fine during the All-Star game and there was no suggestion that he'd sit out with the injury, so owners can anticipate him being fully rested and ready after the break. The Pelicans play two games in Week 19, followed by a three-game Week 20. Davis also deserves kudos for wearing injured teammate DeMarcus Cousins' jersey to begin this year's All-Star game.

DeMarcus Cousins underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left Achilles on Wednesday and he will miss the remainder of the 2017-18 season.

The Pelicans haven't yet released a firm timetable on Boogie, but generally speaking, these sort of injuries take 6-10 months to recover from so in a worst-case scenario he might not be ready for the start of the 2018-19 season. Unfortunately, Achilles injuries can be career altering ordeals, and Cousins' size could complicate the issue. He'll be a risky guy to draft next season.

Alexis Ajinca had surgery on his right patellar tendon on Wednesday and is expected to miss 4-6 months.

Ajinca had bilateral knee injections on Oct. 20 with an initial timetable of 4-6 weeks, but obviously that wasn't enough to correct the issue. Hopefully the veteran center can get healthy and back on the court next season. The Pelicans owe him a guaranteed $5.3 million in the final year of his contract in 2018-19.